1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2004 Kia Sportage is newer by 52 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, 2004 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 2004 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Sportage 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 | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Allard | Kia |
| Model | Palm Beach | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
