1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 55 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (250 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
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 Panamera (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 2012 Porsche Panamera has automatic transmission and 1957 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1957 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | Palm Beach | Panamera |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1931 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |