1973 Alpine A 110 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 17 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 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 110. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 814 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 has automatic transmission and 1973 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1973 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 110 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | 260 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2940 mm |