1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (296 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 355 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.
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 Porsche 911 (350 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | Palm Beach | 911 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
