1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1991 BMW 518
To start off, 1991 BMW 518 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 518 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
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, 1991 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1991 BMW 518 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 106 | 518 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2770 mm |