2000 Acura NSX vs. 1952 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 48 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, 2000 Acura NSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 609 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, 2000 Acura NSX (305 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1952 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | Acura | Allard |
| Model | NSX | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2440 mm |
