1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Omega (75 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Omega weights approximately 440 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.
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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Omega. (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1993 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | Palm Beach | Omega |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
