1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2005 BMW 535
To start off, 2005 BMW 535 is newer by 34 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 535 (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 535 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, 2005 BMW 535 (345 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 2005 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 2005 BMW 535 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 535 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |