1967 AC 428 vs. 1997 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Alpina B 10. (340 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1997 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 217 kg more than 1967 AC 428.
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, 1967 AC 428 (627 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 10. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1997 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1997 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1997 Alpina B 10 | |
| Make | AC | Alpina |
| Model | 428 | B 10 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 4619 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3080 mm |
