1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2009 BMW M6
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 700 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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 2009 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 310 | M6 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
