1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 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 17 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 915 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, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Allard | Dodge |
| Model | Palm Beach | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3040 mm |
