1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1995 BMW Z3
To start off, 1995 BMW Z3 is newer by 37 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Z3 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Z3 weights approximately 625 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, 1995 BMW Z3 (179 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW Z3 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 | 1995 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 106 | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 51 L |
