1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1964 Alpine A 110 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110.
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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1964 Alpine A 110 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | 220 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 48 L |