1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 395 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL. (216 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Palm Beach | SL |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |