1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 12 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 770 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. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1964 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1964 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alpine A 110 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | 200 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |