1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1978 Lancia Beta is newer by 26 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 1978 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Beta weights approximately 102 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Allard | Lancia |
Model | Palm Beach | Beta |
Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |