1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 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 361 kg more than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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1981 Alpina B 10 | 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Alpina | Mazda |
Model | B 10 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 190 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1139 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3995 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2329 mm |