1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1996 BMW 735
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 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 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 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 735 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 735 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 85 L |