1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1030 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (270 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | SL |
Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 2797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 270 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |