1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1977 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1977 Lotus Eclat is newer by 25 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 210 kg more than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1977 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Allard | Lotus |
| Model | Palm Beach | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
