1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1980 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1980 Kia Brisa is newer by 23 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 134 more horse power than 1980 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1980 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 175 kg more than 1980 Kia Brisa. 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1980 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Allard | Kia |
Model | Palm Beach | Brisa |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |