1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 38 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 5,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 685 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, 2009 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 2009 BMW 525 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. 2009 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 2009 BMW 525 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 310 | 525 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 5495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |