1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo is newer by 30 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo (183 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo weights approximately 255 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, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo 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 | 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | Allard | Maserati |
| Model | Palm Beach | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
