1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT 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 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster 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, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | Palm Beach | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
