1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, both 1957 Alpine A 106 and 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 106 | SC |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 2193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2830 mm |
