1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1961 Bristol 406
To start off, 1961 Bristol 406 is newer by 9 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 406 (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 420 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.
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, 1961 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 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 | 1961 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Allard | Bristol |
| Model | Palm Beach | 406 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 81 L |
