1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2003 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Bora 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 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 76 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Bora. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 229 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, 2003 Volkswagen Bora, 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Bora. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 2003 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Allard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Palm Beach | Bora |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
