1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1964 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1964 Steyr Haflinger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Allard Palm Beach 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 280 kg more than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Steyr Haflinger 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, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1964 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Allard | Steyr |
| Model | Palm Beach | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1510 mm |
