1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 49 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 116 weights approximately 775 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, 2010 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 116 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 | 2010 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 108 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 51 L |
