1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1981 BMW 520
To start off, 1981 BMW 520 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 520.
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, 1981 BMW 520 (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 520 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 | 1981 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 185 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 | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
