1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2000 BMW Z8
To start off, 2000 BMW Z8 is newer by 30 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 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z8 weights approximately 955 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, 2000 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z8 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 | 2000 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | Z8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 73 L |
