1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1952 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 14 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1952 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1952 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | 2600 | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1966 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |