1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1956 BMW 501
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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, 1956 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1956 BMW 501 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 501 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2840 mm |