1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 28 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 690 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
Model | Palm Beach | Camaro |
Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |