1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1995 BMW 318
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1964 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alpine A 110 | 1995 BMW 318 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 318 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |