1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1956 Morgan 4
To start off, 1956 Morgan 4 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 190 kg more than 1956 Morgan 4. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1956 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Allard | Morgan |
Model | Palm Beach | 4 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |