1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1993 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 41 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 806 kg more than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. 1993 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1952 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1952 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Allard | Buick |
Model | Palm Beach | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |