1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1976 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 24 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 69 more horse power than 1976 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 6 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-2. 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1976 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Allard | Mazda |
| Model | Palm Beach | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2480 mm |
