1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 37 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1360 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.
Because 2013 BMW 7 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110. 2013 BMW 7 Series 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Alpine A 110 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 7 Series |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 2152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5074 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |