1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry
To start off, 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry is newer by 12 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry.
Because 1958 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 1958 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry, 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, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry | |
| Make | Allard | Datsun |
| Model | Palm Beach | 100A Cherry |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 59 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
