1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 605 kg more than 1981 Alpina B 10.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpina B 10. (469 Nm). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alpina B 10. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1981 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1981 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpina B 10 | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Alpina | Oldsmobile |
Model | B 10 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 498 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3230 mm |