1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1999 Audi R8
To start off, 1999 Audi R8 is newer by 44 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 3,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 963 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
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, 1999 Audi R8 (705 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 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 | 1999 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Allard | Audi |
| Model | Palm Beach | R8 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 610 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1090 mm |
