1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1957 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1962 Abarth 2400 is newer by 5 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 45 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 2400 | 1957 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Abarth | Allard |
Model | 2400 | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |