1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1958 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 240 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Allard | Peugeot |
Model | Palm Beach | 203 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |