1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 1957 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1300 is newer by 13 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 64 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 335 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 1957 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | Abarth | Allard |
| Model | 1300 | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2440 mm |
