1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 (182 HP) has 139 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 (241 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 106 | 280 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 241 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 65 L |