1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 10 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 252 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | Palm Beach | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1952 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |