1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1961 Toyota Publica 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 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 18 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 260 kg more than 1961 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | Palm Beach | Publica |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2140 mm |
