1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 Cayenne (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | Palm Beach | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 85 L |
