1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. (158 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Palm Beach | 300 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3160 mm |
