1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible
To start off, 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Palm Beach 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 82 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 484 kg more than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | |
| Make | Allard | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Palm Beach | Sports Convertible |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
