1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1963 Renault 8
To start off, 1963 Renault 8 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 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1963 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1963 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 226 kg more than 1963 Renault 8. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1963 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Allard | Renault |
| Model | Palm Beach | 8 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
