1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1474 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Allard | GMC |
| Model | Palm Beach | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1872 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3645 mm |
