1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1997 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1972 Alpine A 310. 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, 1997 Alpina B 10 (471 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1997 Alpina B 10 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alpina |
| Model | A 310 | B 10 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4619 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 471 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 | 825 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3080 mm |
