1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1958 BMW 600
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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:
| 1966 Alpine A 110 | 1958 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 1710 mm |
