1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1981 BMW 528
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1965 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:
1965 Alpine A 110 | 1981 BMW 528 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 528 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |