1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1975 BMW 1502
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 17 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1502 (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 430 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, 1975 BMW 1502 (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1502 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 | 1975 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 106 | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 50 L |
