1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1984 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 32 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster 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 (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Allard | Reliant |
Model | Palm Beach | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2140 mm |