1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 2005 BMW 748
To start off, 2005 BMW 748 is newer by 47 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 748 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 748 weights approximately 1355 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, 2005 BMW 748 (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 748 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 | 2005 BMW 748 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 106 | 748 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3000 mm |
