1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 14 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Blazer. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 889 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Blazer. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1972 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
| Model | Palm Beach | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
