1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 190 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, 2000 Honda Civic, 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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic 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. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Allard | Honda |
Model | Palm Beach | Civic |
Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |