1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 260 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. 1985 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1958 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1958 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Palm Beach | Celica |
Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |