1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1529 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 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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 Bentley Continental GTC 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 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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 | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | Allard | Bentley |
Model | Palm Beach | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1405 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2746 mm |