1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1981 Alpina B 10 (469 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpina |
Model | Giulia | B 10 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 469 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |