1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1996 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1996 Porsche Boxster 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 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 412 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 Boxster (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche Boxster 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 Boxster | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | Palm Beach | Boxster |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 245 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 | 1252 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |