1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 43 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. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 720 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E (250 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1956 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1956 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1999 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Palm Beach | E |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
