1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1966 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. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1966 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1966 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Alpine A 110 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | E |
Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |