1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 220 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpina B 10 | 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B 10 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 333 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |