1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 49 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 684 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
| Model | Palm Beach | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 117 L |
