1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1995 BMW 525
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 525 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1962 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, 1995 BMW 525 (285 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alpine A 108 | 1995 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 108 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2770 mm |
