1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2007 BMW M3
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 36 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 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, 2007 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 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 | 2007 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
