1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 51 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 845 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, 2009 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 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 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 106 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 63 L |
