1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1986 BMW 735
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 28 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 1035 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, 1986 BMW 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 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 | 1986 BMW 735 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 106 | 735 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 3430 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 70 L |
