1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 449 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 82 kg more than 1972 Porsche 917.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | Palm Beach | 917 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 798 kg |