1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 BMW 130
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1978 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alpine A 310 | 2007 BMW 130 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 310 | 130 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6650 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |