1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2002 BMW 318
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 31 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 835 kg more 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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
