1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 2007 BMW 650
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 49 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 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 1085 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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 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 | 2007 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 106 | 650 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 4797 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 | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 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 | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 70 L |
