1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 400 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring 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 | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
