2009 BMW 330 vs. 1978 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1978 Renault Alpine. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Alpine.
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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1978 Renault Alpine | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 330 | Alpine |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2664 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 204 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |