1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1990 BMW 850
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 32 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 1235 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 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 | 1990 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 106 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 52 L |
