1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2010 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2010 GMC Terrain is newer by 52 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 6 more horse power than 2010 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Terrain weights approximately 772 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1958 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 GMC Terrain, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2010 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Allard | GMC |
| Model | Palm Beach | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
