1956 Alvis TC 108 G vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1956 Alvis TC 108 G is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Alvis TC 108 G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alvis TC 108 G weights approximately 255 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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.
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1956 Alvis TC 108 G | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Alvis | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | TC 108 G | 190 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |