1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante vs. 1952 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, both 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante and 1952 Allard Palm Beach were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante (156 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 105 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante | 1952 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | Disco Volante | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2440 mm |
