1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 BMW 335
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310. 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, 2007 BMW 335 (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 2007 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 2007 BMW 335 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 310 | 335 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 581 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |