1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1992 BMW 318
To start off, 1992 BMW 318 is newer by 21 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 318 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, 1992 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 318 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 | 1992 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |
