1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Alpina B 10 (469 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (325 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpina B 10 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
Make | Alpina | Buick |
Model | B 10 | 40 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1675 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3110 mm |