1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2009 BMW 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 38 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 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, 2009 BMW 130 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 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 | 2009 BMW 130 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 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 Length | 3860 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |
