1957 Allard GT vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 55 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1957 Allard GT. (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 280 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard GT. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
