1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1989 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1989 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 8 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1989 Toyota Lexcen.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpina B 10 | 1989 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B 10 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 171 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
