1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1989 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 31 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 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 | 1989 Alpina B 10 | |
| Make | Allard | Alpina |
| Model | Palm Beach | B 10 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1255 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
