1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2001 BMW M
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 31 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 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 745 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, 2001 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M 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 | 2001 BMW M | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | M |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 245 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 | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 51 L |
