1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1974 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 215 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpina B 10 | 1974 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B 10 | Impala |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 256 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3100 mm |