1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,229 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 (139 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 110 | 230 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 2229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3060 mm |
