1957 Allard GT vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1957 Allard GT. (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 330 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard GT. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 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 | 1140 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 78 L |
