1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1969 Porsche 912
To start off, 1969 Porsche 912 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 912 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1969 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | Palm Beach | 912 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2220 mm |