1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1952 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 37 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 420 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1952 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | 75 | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 38 L |
