1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 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 67 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1152 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Allard | Land Rover |
Model | Palm Beach | Defender |
Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89 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 | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 93 L |