1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart 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 145 kg more than 1969 Dodge Dart.
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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpina B 10 | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
Make | Alpina | Dodge |
Model | B 10 | Dart |
Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 105 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 217 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |