1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 47 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 304 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante 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 | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Allard | Panoz |
| Model | Palm Beach | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |
