1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 3 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 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S 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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 1974 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | S |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2870 mm |