1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 BMW 118
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 2007 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1981 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1981 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpine A 310 | 2007 BMW 118 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 310 | 118 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |