1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 333 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1955 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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | Palm Beach | 917 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
