1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (347 HP) has 229 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (480 Nm) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1970 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1970 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | E |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 347 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 480 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 62 L |