1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 22 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 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2215 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 106 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3910 mm |
