1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1985 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1985 Toyota Camry is newer by 27 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Camry weights approximately 85 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1958 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Camry. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1985 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Palm Beach | Camry |
Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1830 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |