1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2007 BMW 650
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 49 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 800 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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. 2007 BMW 650 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. 2007 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2007 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Palm Beach | 650 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
