1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 5,461 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1979 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 1979 Alpine A 310.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alpine A 310. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 1979 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1979 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Alpine A 310 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 310 | R |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5461 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |