1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1978 Renault Alpine

To start off, 1978 Renault Alpine is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault Alpine (148 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.

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, 1978 Renault Alpine (204 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (138 Nm). This means 1978 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 has automatic transmission and 1978 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1978 Renault Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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