1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1952 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1960 Abarth 600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 371 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 1952 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Abarth | Allard |
Model | 600 | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1960 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |