1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1986 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1986 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alpina B 10 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 540 kg more than 1986 Vauxhall Belmont.
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, 1986 Vauxhall Belmont, 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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Vauxhall Belmont. (101 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Vauxhall Belmont. 1986 Vauxhall Belmont 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. 1986 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpina B 10 | 1986 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Alpina | Vauxhall |
| Model | B 10 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
