1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1958 Peugeot 203 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 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 3 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 140 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Allard | Peugeot |
Model | Palm Beach | 203 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |