1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 1240 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.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 1964 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1964 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Alpine A 110 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |