1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante (238 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 710 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, 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante, 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, 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante 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 Mitsubishi Diamante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
Make | Allard | Mitsubishi |
Model | Palm Beach | Diamante |
Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |