1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1989 Eagle Summit
To start off, 1989 Eagle Summit 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Eagle Summit (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Eagle Summit should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Eagle Summit weights approximately 190 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.
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, 1989 Eagle Summit, 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, 1989 Eagle Summit (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Eagle Summit 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 Eagle Summit | |
Make | Allard | Eagle |
Model | Palm Beach | Summit |
Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |