1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 56 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 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 585 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | Palm Beach | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3385 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 96.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
