1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 575 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 Mini Cooper Countryman 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 Mini Cooper Countryman 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 Mini Cooper Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman 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 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Allard | Mini |
| Model | Palm Beach | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2596 mm |
