1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 110 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 112 L |
