1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 374 kg more than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Palm Beach | 116 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |