1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 54 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1667 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 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Allard | Land Rover |
| Model | Palm Beach | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
