1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 Dodge DART
To start off, 2013 Dodge DART 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DART. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DART. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DART weights approximately 474 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
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 Dodge DART, 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DART. (197 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DART.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2013 Dodge DART | |
Make | Allard | Dodge |
Model | Palm Beach | DART |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4672 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2703 mm |