1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2008 BMW 745
To start off, 2008 BMW 745 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 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 745 weights approximately 1485 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 745 (701 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 2008 BMW 745 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. 2008 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Alpine A 110 | 2008 BMW 745 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 745 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 701 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 250 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 | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 88 L |