1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 22 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 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | SL |
Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |