1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 BMW M5
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 54 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M5 weights approximately 871 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, 2009 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 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 | 2009 BMW M5 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Palm Beach | M5 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |