1966 Alpine A vs. 1966 BMW 1600
To start off, both 1966 Alpine A and 1966 BMW 1600 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alpine A (108 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alpine A should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1600 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1966 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:
| 1966 Alpine A | 1966 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
