1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 60 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 6,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (627 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. 2012 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 1952 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1952 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | Allard | Audi |
Model | Palm Beach | A8 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 6300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 627 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5268 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3122 mm |