1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1992 Honda CRX
To start off, 1992 Honda CRX 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. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1992 Honda CRX. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda CRX weights approximately 84 kg more than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1952 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda CRX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1992 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Allard | Honda |
| Model | Palm Beach | CRX |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |
