1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 BMW 116
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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, both vehicles can yield 150 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 2007 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 310 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
