1962 Abarth 750 vs. 1957 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1962 Abarth 750 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 305 kg more than 1962 Abarth 750. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 750 | 1957 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Abarth | Allard |
Model | 750 | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |