1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 512 kg more than 1952 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, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Palm Beach | 240 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |