1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1952 Citroen 11
To start off, both 1952 Allard Palm Beach and 1952 Citroen 11 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 132 more horse power than 1952 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1952 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Citroen 11 weights approximately 229 kg more than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1952 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1952 Citroen 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 | 1952 Citroen 11 | |
| Make | Allard | Citroen |
| Model | Palm Beach | 11 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1909 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3280 mm |
