1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1973 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1973 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 17 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. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 280 kg more than 1956 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, 1973 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1973 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | Palm Beach | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
