1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 1952 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 70 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 430 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 | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | Palm Beach | A 70 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |