1985 Alpine V6 vs. 2003 BMW 530
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1985 Alpine V6. (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6. 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alpine V6. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 2003 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | V6 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2890 mm |
