1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2009 BMW 745
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 50 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 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 1585 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, 2009 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 2009 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1959 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1959 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 2009 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 106 | 745 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 88 L |
