1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 38 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 995 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (330 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Palm Beach | S |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
