1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 110 | 300S |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 85 L |
