1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 515 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, 2008 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alpine A 310. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1979 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1979 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 2008 BMW 525 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 310 | 525 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 208 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |