1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1958 BMW 600
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1958 BMW 600 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 310 | 600 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 2910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1710 mm |