1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1993 BMW 520
To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1993 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 520 weights approximately 508 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 1993 BMW 520 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 310 | 520 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |