1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1972 BMW Turbo
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 310. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Turbo weights approximately 159 kg more than 1973 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, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 310 | 1972 BMW Turbo | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 310 | Turbo |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 177 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |