1973 Alpine A 110 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 110 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 110 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1973 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.
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1973 Alpine A 110 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | 190 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |