1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1955 Jensen 541
To start off, 1955 Jensen 541 is newer by 3 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1955 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1955 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jensen 541 weights approximately 254 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 | 1955 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Allard | Jensen |
| Model | Palm Beach | 541 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
