1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1952 Allard K3
To start off, 1957 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard K3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard K3 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1952 Allard K3. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard K3 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard K3. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard K3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1952 Allard K3 | |
| Make | Allard | Allard |
| Model | Palm Beach | K3 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
