1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 2011 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 30 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. 2011 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 423 kg more than 1981 Alpina B 10.
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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Stavic. (340 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Stavic. 2011 SsangYong Stavic 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. 2011 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpina B 10 | 2011 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Alpina | SsangYong |
| Model | B 10 | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |
