1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1990 BMW M3
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW M3 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 106. 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1990 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 106 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 62 L |
