1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 30 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 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 790 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 106 | 190 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 204 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 70 L |