1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 2003 BMW 318
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 46 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 318 weights approximately 835 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, 2003 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 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 | 2003 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 106 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 63 L |
