1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1974 Renault 12
To start off, 1974 Renault 12 is newer by 22 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 134 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 16 kg more than 1974 Renault 12. 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, 1974 Renault 12, 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1974 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Allard | Renault |
| Model | Palm Beach | 12 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
