1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2000 BMW 320
To start off, 2000 BMW 320 is newer by 48 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 17 more horse power than 2000 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 320 weights approximately 629 kg more than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
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 @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2000 BMW 320 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Palm Beach | 320 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |