1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo

To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 61 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Smart Fortwo (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Smart Fortwo 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, 2013 Smart Fortwo (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Smart Fortwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. 2013 Smart Fortwo 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. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Allard Palm Beach 2013 Smart Fortwo
Make Allard Smart
Model Palm Beach Fortwo
Year Released 1952 2013
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1508 cc 1000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 47 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors