1991 Alpine A 610 vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600

To start off, both 1991 Alpine A 610 and 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 (408 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1991 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1991 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 816 kg more than 1991 Alpine A 610. 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alpine A 610. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1991 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1991 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Alpine A 610 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600
Make Alpine Mercedes-Benz
Model A 610 600
Year Released 1991 1991
Engine Size 2975 cc 5987 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 247 HP 408 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 580 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1414 kg 2230 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5220 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1500 mm


 

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