1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 46 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 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 743 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1957 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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 780 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 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 | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Allard | TVR |
Model | Palm Beach | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 7729 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 57 L |