1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2000 Seat Leon
To start off, 2000 Seat Leon 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Seat Leon. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 336 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 2000 Seat Leon 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, 2000 Seat Leon 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, 2000 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon 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 | 2000 Seat Leon | |
Make | Allard | Seat |
Model | Palm Beach | Leon |
Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1301 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |