1973 Alpine A 110 vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 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 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 420 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 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | 190 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2680 mm |