1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. 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, 1997 Alpina B 10 (471 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (230 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 10 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B 10 | 300S |
Year Released | 1997 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 230 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2910 mm |