1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 660 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (476 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
Model | Palm Beach | Corvette |
Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 476 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |