1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S (164 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1958 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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1958 Alpine A 106 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 106 | S |
Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2950 mm |