1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 40 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 555 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1721 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. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 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. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Alpine A 110 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | S |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 2296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |