1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1992 Beijing BJ 212
To start off, 1992 Beijing BJ 212 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1992 Beijing BJ 212. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1992 Beijing BJ 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Beijing BJ 212 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1992 Beijing BJ 212 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Beijing BJ 212 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Beijing BJ 212. (181 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Beijing BJ 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1992 Beijing BJ 212 | |
| Make | Allard | Beijing |
| Model | Palm Beach | BJ 212 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
