1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 660 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 BMW 3 Series 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 BMW 3 Series 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Palm Beach | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |