1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1988 BMW 316
To start off, 1988 BMW 316 is newer by 17 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1988 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 1205 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, 1971 Alpine A 110 (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1988 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 316 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2710 mm |
