1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2000 Alpina B 10
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 2000 Alpina B 10 (491 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 2000 Alpina B 10 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpina |
| Model | 850 | B 10 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4619 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 342 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
