1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2001 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2001 TVR Tamora is newer by 46 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Tamora weights approximately 170 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, 2001 TVR Tamora (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tamora 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 | 2001 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Allard | TVR |
| Model | Palm Beach | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
