1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 280 kg more than 2010 Tata Nano. 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, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Allard | Tata |
| Model | Palm Beach | Nano |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |
