1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 37 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1975 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1975 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 910 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alpine A 310. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1975 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1975 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Alpine A 310 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 310 | E |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1735 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |