1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 397 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 310 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (584 Nm) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 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 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | Palm Beach | 911 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 444 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 584 Nm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 296 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |