1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 17 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 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 (180 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 (258 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Palm Beach | 280 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 180 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |