1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1845 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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 106 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 120 L |
