1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 45 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 930 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, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 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 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 108 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 60 L |
