1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Evora 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 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Allard | Lotus |
| Model | Palm Beach | Evora |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |
