1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1957 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 115 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) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1957 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | 90 | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 965 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
