1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 364 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.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Allard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Palm Beach | Golf |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1204 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
