1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 27 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1983 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1983 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1983 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 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 | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 310 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
