1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1992 BMW 530
To start off, 1992 BMW 530 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 530 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 530 (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 530 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 530 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 530 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |