1977 Alpine A 310 vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 50 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 310 | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 310 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
