1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 57 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi TT (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (46 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 2012 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi TT (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. 2012 Audi TT has automatic transmission and 1955 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1955 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi TT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2012 Audi TT | |
Make | Allard | Audi |
Model | Palm Beach | TT |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4201 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1359 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2469 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |