1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental 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 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (631 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 584 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1590 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 1957 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Bentley Continental (800 Nm) has 699 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1957 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1957 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Allard | Bentley |
| Model | Palm Beach | Continental |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1393 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |
