1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 36 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (170 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 645 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, 2012 BMW 120 (190 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 120 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 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 51 L |
