1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1992 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 40 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.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort S8. (214 Nm). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1992 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Allard | Donkervoort |
Model | Palm Beach | S8 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 214 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3410 mm |