1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1995 BMW 318
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1995 BMW 318 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 610 | 318 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |