1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 37 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster 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.
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1959 Alpine A 106 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 106 | E |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 70 L |