1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 Porsche 914 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 914 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | Palm Beach | 914 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |