1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 44 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 1015 kg more 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 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | C |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 62 L |