1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 24 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 290 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Palm Beach | 190 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |