1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1956 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 1956 Chrysler Imperial is newer by 4 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 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1560 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1956 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Allard | Chrysler |
| Model | Palm Beach | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 5423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3800 mm |
