1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2008 BMW 118
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 38 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 755 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 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 | 2008 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 51 L |
