1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,305 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 725 kg more than 1964 Alpine A 110. 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.
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1964 Alpine A 110 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | SL |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2305 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |