1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 59 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 1005 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.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 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 | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
| Model | Palm Beach | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
