1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 911 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 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 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | Palm Beach | 911 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |