1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1962 Porsche 356
To start off, 1962 Porsche 356 is newer by 10 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 22 kg more than 1962 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1962 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | Palm Beach | 356 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2130 mm |