1998 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1952 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 46 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 85 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1952 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | 145 | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
