1973 Alpine A 110 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 110. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 920 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 110. 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. 2013 BMW 3 Series has automatic transmission and 1973 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1973 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 3 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Alpine A 110 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |