1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1973 Alpine A 310 and 1973 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 310. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 785 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 310. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 310 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 310 | S |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |