1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1981 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1981 Alpina B 10 (469 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1981 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpina |
Model | 1900 | B 10 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 469 Nm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |