1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1969 DAF 44
To start off, 1969 DAF 44 is newer by 17 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 153 more horse power than 1969 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1969 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 211 kg more than 1969 DAF 44. 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1969 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Allard | DAF |
| Model | Palm Beach | 44 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2260 mm |
