1975 AC 428 vs. 1989 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 AC 428 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1989 Alpina B 10.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 AC 428. (639 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 AC 428.
Compare all specifications:
1975 AC 428 | 1989 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | AC | Alpina |
Model | 428 | B 10 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 705 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1255 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |