1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 440 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, 1981 Alpina B 10 (469 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville 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. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpina B 10 | 1972 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Alpina | De Tomaso |
Model | B 10 | Deauville |
Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 450 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |