1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 1970 Reliant Bug 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 16 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 432 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
Make | Allard | Reliant |
Model | Palm Beach | Bug |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 2800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 23 L |