1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 59 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 510 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | Palm Beach | Cayman |
Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |