1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 43 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 3,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 412 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (188 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 1485 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, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (651 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 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 | 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | |
Make | Allard | Bentley |
Model | Palm Beach | Exp Speed 8 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 600 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 651 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |