1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. (258 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpina B 10 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B 10 | 280 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
