1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1981 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 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 1055 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500.
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 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1981 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpina |
Model | 500 | B 10 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 469 Nm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2840 mm |