1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 2006 BMW 730
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 30 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 995 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, 2006 BMW 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 2006 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 310 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 88 L |
