1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 58 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 847 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ 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 | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Allard | Jaguar |
| Model | Palm Beach | XJ |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3157 mm |
