1977 Alpine A 310 vs. 1977 BMW 528
To start off, both 1977 Alpine A 310 and 1977 BMW 528 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 310 | 1977 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 310 | 528 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
