1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1955 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Alpine A 106. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alpine A 106 | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 106 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 57 L |
