1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman 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 3,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 510 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 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | Palm Beach | Cayman |
Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 280 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 | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2415 mm |