1964 Alpine A vs. 1964 BMW 700
To start off, both 1964 Alpine A and 1964 BMW 700 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,106 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Alpine A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alpine A (59 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alpine A should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 BMW 700 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1964 Alpine A.
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 | 1964 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A | 700 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 54 L |
