1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 55 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 238 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. 2007 Chevrolet Express 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. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2007 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
| Model | Palm Beach | Express |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 117 L |
