1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,229 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1959 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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 106 | 230 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3060 mm |
