1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 2003 Alpina B 10
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. 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, 2003 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (197 Nm). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 2003 Alpina B 10 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpina |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | B 10 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 4618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 342 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
