1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2008 BMW M3
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 49 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 3,246 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 1040 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, 2008 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 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 | 2008 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 106 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 339 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 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 | 530 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 63 L |
