1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2000 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2000 Westfield ZEI 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 59 more horse power than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2000 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 245 kg more than 2000 Westfield ZEI. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2000 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Allard | Westfield |
| Model | Palm Beach | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
