1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 57 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 625 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (310 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Palm Beach | C |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.3 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4591 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2008 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
