1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta
To start off, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta is newer by 20 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 6,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta (385 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta weights approximately 760 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, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta 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 | 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta | |
| Make | Allard | Monteverdi |
| Model | Palm Beach | Berlinetta |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 596 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 125 L |
