1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1964 Austin A 40
To start off, 1964 Austin A 40 is newer by 12 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, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 80 kg more than 1964 Austin A 40.
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 (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1964 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | Palm Beach | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 29 L |
