1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1982 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1982 Toyota Blizzard 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 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 120 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 294 kg more than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1982 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1982 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | Palm Beach | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |
