1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1958 Lotus Elite is newer by 6 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 71 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 300 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite.
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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lotus Elite. (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1958 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Allard | Lotus |
Model | Palm Beach | Elite |
Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |