1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 33 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 968 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, 2009 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 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 | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
