1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1999 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (343 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1999 Alpina B 10 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpina |
| Model | 2600 | B 10 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4619 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1220 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |
