1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1999 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1960 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, 1999 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1999 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpina |
Model | 850 | B 10 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 4618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 342 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 3600 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |