1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1989 BMW 730
To start off, 1989 BMW 730 is newer by 18 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 730 should accelerate faster 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, 1989 BMW 730 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 730 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 | 1989 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| 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 | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |
