1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 56 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (613 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 542 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1365 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 847 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Palm Beach | CL |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5106 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1428 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2955 mm |
