1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, both 1971 Alpine A 110 and 1971 BMW Touring were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 395 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Alpine A 110 (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
