1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 18 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | 300 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80.3 mm |
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 | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2810 mm |