1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1975 BMW Coupe
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 1975 BMW Coupe | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 310 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2700 mm |