1977 Alpine A 310 vs. 1989 BMW 518
To start off, 1989 BMW 518 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 310 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 34 more horse power than 1989 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 518 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 310.
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 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 310 | 1989 BMW 518 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 310 | 518 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2770 mm |