1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1952 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1953 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Hudson Hornet (144 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Hudson Hornet should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 920 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1952 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | Allard | Hudson |
Model | Palm Beach | Hornet |
Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2990 mm |