1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (200 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 320 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, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Allard | Mazda |
| Model | Palm Beach | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
