1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 16 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 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 621 kg more than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
Model | Palm Beach | Chevelle |
Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1501 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |