1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 Kia Borrego

To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 319 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, 2009 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego 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 Kia Borrego
Make Allard Kia
Model Palm Beach Borrego
Year Released 1952 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3442 cc 3776 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 362 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 91 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2900 mm


 

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