1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX 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, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 404 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, 2000 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Allard | Honda |
| Model | Palm Beach | NSX |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2540 mm |
