1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2001 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2001 Porsche Boxster is newer by 48 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, 2001 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 301 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 2001 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | Palm Beach | Boxster |
Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 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 Weight | 965 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |