1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 56 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 934 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (225 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Palm Beach | C |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2398 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
