1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1962 BMW 1800
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,771 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1800.
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, 1971 Alpine A 110 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1962 BMW 1800 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1771 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |