1967 Alpine A vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alpine A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alpine A would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1967 Alpine A. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alpine A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1967 Alpine A. 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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1967 Alpine A | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A | 300 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |