1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S
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 Fairthorpe TX-S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S 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 713 kg more than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S.
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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (160 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpina B 10 | 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | |
| Make | Alpina | Fairthorpe |
| Model | B 10 | TX-S |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 112 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2110 mm |
