1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (362 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1993 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1993 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 626 kg more than 1993 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpine A 610. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1993 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1993 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 610 | S |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |