1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1957 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 10 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 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 490 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1957 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | Spider | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 38 L |
