1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 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 505 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpina B 10 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Alpina | Mazda |
| Model | B 10 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
