1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A3 (138 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
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1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2013 Audi A3 | |
Make | Allard | Audi |
Model | Palm Beach | A3 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4292 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2578 mm |