1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 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 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 973 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 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 630 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 630 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 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 Weight | 635 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
