1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1963 BMW 502
To start off, 1963 BMW 502 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 502 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 502 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1958 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, 1963 BMW 502 (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1963 BMW 502 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 106 | 502 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 3168 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 54 L |