1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 41 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 285 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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder 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 | 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | |
Make | Allard | Dodge |
Model | Palm Beach | Sidewinder |
Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 631 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |