1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1989 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1989 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpina |
Model | GTA | B 10 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 705 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1255 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |