1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2006 BMW 760
To start off, 2006 BMW 760 is newer by 35 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 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, 2006 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 2006 BMW 760 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. 2006 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 2006 BMW 760 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 760 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 5972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 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 | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 88 L |