1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman 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 16 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 330 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 Mini Cooper Clubman, 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Allard | Mini |
| Model | Palm Beach | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3957 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2548 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
