1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1979 Renault 12
To start off, 1979 Renault 12 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 12 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1954 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1954 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 1954 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Renault 12, 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, 1954 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1979 Renault 12 | |
Make | Allard | Renault |
Model | Palm Beach | 12 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |