1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1966 BMW 1600
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1600 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 BMW 1600 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1966 BMW 1600 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1574 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 71 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |