1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine V6 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V6 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
