1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1990 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1990 GMC Suburban is newer by 32 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 GMC Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1990 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. 1990 GMC Suburban 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. 1990 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1990 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Allard | GMC |
| Model | Palm Beach | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3300 mm |
