1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 480 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 1952 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. 2012 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Allard | Honda |
| Model | Palm Beach | Civic |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
