1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1990 BMW 518
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1974 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, 1990 BMW 518 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alpine A 310 | 1990 BMW 518 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 310 | 518 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |