1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1996 BMW 325
To start off, 1996 BMW 325 is newer by 25 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 325 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, 1996 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 BMW 325 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 325 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |