1982 Austin Marina vs. 1981 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 1 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 618 kg more than 1982 Austin Marina.
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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Marina | 1981 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | Austin | Alpina |
Model | Marina | B 10 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 469 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |