1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, both 1972 Alpine A 310 and 1972 BMW Touring were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 205 kg more than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 310 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
