2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B 10 | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
