1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 BMW 725
To start off, 1978 BMW 725 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1963 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alpine A 110.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alpine A 110 | 1978 BMW 725 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 725 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 71.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2810 mm |