1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 2003 BMW 645
To start off, 2003 BMW 645 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (325 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 645 weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1966 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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1966 Alpine A 110 | 2003 BMW 645 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 645 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 325 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |