1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 50 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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.
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1957 Alpine A 106 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 106 | E |
Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 65 L |