1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2002 Alpina B 10
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 52 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 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpina |
Model | 1900 | B 10 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 4619 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 342 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
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 | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |