1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1996 BMW 540
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 829 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310. 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 310. 1996 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1996 BMW 540 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 310 | 540 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |