1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1992 BMW 740
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 22 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 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1970 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1970 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1992 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |
