1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 2007 BMW M5
To start off, 2007 BMW M5 is newer by 31 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 963 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, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110. 2007 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Alpine A 110 | 2007 BMW M5 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | M5 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 4999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |