1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 2003 Alpina B 10
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 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 269 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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 @ 3700 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 2003 Alpina B 10 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpina |
| Model | 1300 | B 10 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 342 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2840 mm |
