1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 366 kg more than 1992 Alpine A 610.
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, 1992 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpine A 610 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 610 | 300 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1520 mm |