1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2002 Opel Concept M
To start off, 2002 Opel Concept M is newer by 50 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 39 more horse power than 2002 Opel Concept M. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Concept M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Concept M weights approximately 332 kg more than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 2002 Opel Concept M, 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Concept M. (205 Nm @ 1980 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Concept M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2002 Opel Concept M | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | Palm Beach | Concept M |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1980 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
