1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2002 Holden Cruze
To start off, 2002 Holden Cruze is newer by 44 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Cruze (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Cruze should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Cruze weights approximately 105 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.
Because 2002 Holden Cruze 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, 2002 Holden Cruze 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, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2002 Holden Cruze | |
| Make | Allard | Holden |
| Model | Palm Beach | Cruze |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
