1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 23 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 150 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona 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 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Allard | Opel |
Model | Palm Beach | Ascona |
Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |