1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1957 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 4 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 74 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1957 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | Giulietta | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 38 L |