1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1957 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 128 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1957 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | AC | Allard |
| Model | Greyhound | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
