1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 Audi A4
To start off, 2009 Audi A4 is newer by 57 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 46 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 554 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, 2009 Audi A4, 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, 2009 Audi A4 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 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 | 2009 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Allard | Audi |
| Model | Palm Beach | A4 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
