1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Porsche 356 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 60 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | Palm Beach | 356 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |