1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1991 BMW 325
To start off, 1991 BMW 325 is newer by 20 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1991 BMW 325. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 325 weights approximately 799 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, 1991 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 325 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 | 1991 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
