1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1999 BMW 323
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 28 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 795 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, 1999 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 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 | 1999 BMW 323 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 323 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
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 | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |