1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2002 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2002 TVR Cerbera is newer by 49 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 65 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, 2002 TVR Cerbera (457 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Cerbera 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 | 2002 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Allard | TVR |
Model | Palm Beach | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 457 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |