1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 6 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 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2720 mm |