1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16
To start off, 1952 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 (70 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1952 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | |
| Make | Allard | Armstrong Siddeley |
| Model | Palm Beach | 16 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1945 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2930 mm |
