1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 22 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 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 391 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (269 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Allard | Holden |
Model | Palm Beach | Commodore |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 269 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |