1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1981 Citroen LN
To start off, both 1981 Alpina B 10 and 1981 Citroen LN were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 790 kg more than 1981 Citroen LN.
Because 1981 Alpina B 10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Alpina B 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Citroen LN, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpina B 10 | 1981 Citroen LN | |
Make | Alpina | Citroen |
Model | B 10 | LN |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 35 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 50 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2240 mm |