1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1981 Buick Skyhawk
To start off, both 1981 Alpina B 10 and 1981 Buick Skyhawk were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Skyhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 Buick Skyhawk.
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. 1981 Buick Skyhawk 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. 1981 Buick Skyhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Alpina B 10 | 1981 Buick Skyhawk | |
Make | Alpina | Buick |
Model | B 10 | Skyhawk |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |