1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2040 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110. 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 110 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |
