1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen T5 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1955 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen T5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen T5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2012 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Allard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Palm Beach | T5 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3410 mm |
