1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont 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 160 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont.
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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpina B 10 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Alpina | Holden |
| Model | B 10 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2833 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
