1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1957 Alpine A 106 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 801 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 106. 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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 106 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 64 L |
