1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 BMW 318
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 33 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1974 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, 2007 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 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 | 2007 BMW 318 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 310 | 318 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |