1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 50 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 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 175 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera 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 | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Allard | TVR |
Model | Palm Beach | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |