1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600

To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1890 kg more than 1958 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.

Compare all specifications:

1958 Allard Palm Beach 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
Make Allard Mercedes-Benz
Model Palm Beach 600
Year Released 1958 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2262 cc 6330 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 71 HP 248 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 152 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.4 mm 103 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 95 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 880 kg 2770 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 6250 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 3910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 65 L


 

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