1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1970 Honda Z
To start off, 1970 Honda Z is newer by 18 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 10 more horse power than 1970 Honda Z. (37 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 315 kg more than 1970 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda Z, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (45 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1970 Honda Z | |
| Make | Allard | Honda |
| Model | Palm Beach | Z |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |
