1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1963 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1963 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 11 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, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 275 kg more than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. 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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | Allard | Citroen |
| Model | Palm Beach | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
