1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 875 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.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
Model | Palm Beach | Camaro |
Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1377 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |