1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1984 Opel Ascona 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Ascona (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Ascona weights approximately 44 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | Palm Beach | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
