1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision is newer by 51 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 46 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision weights approximately 480 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1953 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision (300 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
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1953 Allard Palm Beach | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Palm Beach | Vision |
Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |