1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flavia 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 310 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
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 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpina B 10 | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Alpina | Lancia |
| Model | B 10 | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
