1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1975 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1975 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 890 kg more than 1975 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alpine A 310 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 310 | E |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |