1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 2008 BMW 316
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 316 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 2008 BMW 316 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 310 | 316 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |