1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 1988 BMW 524
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1983 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, 1988 BMW 524 (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alpine A 310 | 1988 BMW 524 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 310 | 524 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1355 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 |
