1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 14 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 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (195 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1957 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (358 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1957 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1957 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Palm Beach | 300 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 82 L |