1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 57 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (405 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 1040 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo has automatic transmission and 1956 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1956 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Allard | Maserati |
| Model | Palm Beach | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2942 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 86 L |
