1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, both 1961 Alpine A 108 and 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 780 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. 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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 108 | SE |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 100 L |
