1975 AC 428 vs. 1953 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1975 AC 428 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 AC 428 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1953 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, 1975 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1975 AC 428 | 1953 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | AC | Allard |
Model | 428 | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |