1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (131 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1977 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, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (198 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 110 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2670 mm |
