1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2008 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2008 Toyota MR2 is newer by 56 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 225 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, 2008 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota MR2 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 | 2008 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Palm Beach | MR2 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 48 L |