1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1949 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1952 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1952 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1949 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Allard | Fiat |
Model | Palm Beach | 1500 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |