1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 57 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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (252 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | Palm Beach | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
