1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1992 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1992 Mazda AZ-1 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda AZ-1 (63 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda AZ-1 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 120 kg more than 1992 Mazda AZ-1.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1992 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Allard | Mazda |
| Model | Palm Beach | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
