1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1966 BMW 1600
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1600 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1966 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
