1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1977 BMW 520
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1990 Alpine V6.
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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine V6 | 1977 BMW 520 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | V6 | 520 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1750 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 | 1210 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2840 mm |