1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 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, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | 300 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
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 | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |