1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2012 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 58 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1954 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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard Palm Beach | 2012 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Allard | Ascari |
| Model | Palm Beach | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2636 mm |
