1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 BMW M6
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 55 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 400 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, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard Palm Beach | 2009 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Palm Beach | M6 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
