1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1983 BMW 525
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 11 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 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 425 kg more 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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 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 | 1983 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 310 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
