1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1954 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1958 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Vauxhall Wyvern weights approximately 150 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1954 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
| Make | Allard | Vauxhall |
| Model | Palm Beach | Wyvern |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
