1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1988 BMW 730
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 808 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1988 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
