1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 49 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 1045 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.
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1964 Alpine A 110 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1375 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |