1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | 280 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.8 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 82 L |