1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Allard Palm Beach would be higher.
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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie (798 Nm) has 646 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie | |
| Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Palm Beach | Studie |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 798 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
