1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1981 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 625 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1981 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpina |
Model | Giulietta | B 10 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 469 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2840 mm |