1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 54 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1249 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Palm Beach | CL |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 829 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5065 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |