1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 31 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 971 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Alpina B 10 | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B 10 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 320 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 454 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2471 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5131 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2946 mm |