1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1984 Bitter SC
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 26 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 720 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1984 Bitter SC | |
Make | Allard | Bitter |
Model | Palm Beach | SC |
Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |