1991 Alpine A 610 vs. 1996 BMW 730

To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1996 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1991 Alpine A 610.

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, 1991 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 730. 1996 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1991 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1991 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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