1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 60 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G (377 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 1690 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz G is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G (530 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Palm Beach | G |
Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4662 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |