1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1970 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1970 Triumph Herald 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 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 33 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 100 kg more than 1970 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1970 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Allard | Triumph |
| Model | Palm Beach | Herald |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 69.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 29 L |
