1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 37 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 6,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (575 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS weights approximately 831 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 110 | SLS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 575 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1623 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1262 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2680 mm |
