1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (45 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 310 | 180 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |