1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2240 kg more than 1959 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 106 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 6328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3910 mm |
