1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 55 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1632 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Palm Beach | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5906 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2446 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3665 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |