1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 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 550 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 4799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 250 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 Length | 3860 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
