1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 309 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 310.
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, 1973 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 310 | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 310 | 170 V |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2850 mm |
