1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S60 weights approximately 729 kg more than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
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 Volvo S60, 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 Volvo S60 (3,200 Nm) has 3048 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. 2012 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | Palm Beach | S60 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 3200 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2776 mm |