1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1999 Audi TT
To start off, 1999 Audi TT is newer by 43 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 Audi TT. (174 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi TT weights approximately 344 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1956 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 1956 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi TT, 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi TT. (230 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1999 Audi TT | |
| Make | Allard | Audi |
| Model | Palm Beach | TT |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
