1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder is newer by 53 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 840 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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder 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 | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | Allard | Maserati |
Model | Palm Beach | Spyder |
Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |