1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1985 BMW 324
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 14 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 625 kg more 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, 1985 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 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 | 1985 BMW 324 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 324 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 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 Weight | 635 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
