1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1987 BMW Z1
To start off, 1987 BMW Z1 is newer by 29 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW Z1 weights approximately 700 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, 1987 BMW Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW Z1 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 | 1987 BMW Z1 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 106 | Z1 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2450 mm |
