1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1964 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1964 Lotus Seven 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, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 408 kg more than 1964 Lotus Seven. 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 | 1964 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Allard | Lotus |
Model | Palm Beach | Seven |
Year Released | 1952 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 29 L |