1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Palm Beach | W 111 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |