1957 Allard GT vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Allard GT. (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1957 Allard GT. 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, 1957 Allard GT (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 911. (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 243 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 | 1140 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
