1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 49 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 2,993 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 1280 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, 2006 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1957 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1957 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 106 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 70 L |
