1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 2009 BMW 135
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. 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 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 2009 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 108 | 135 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 53 L |
