1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1981 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 3 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 600 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1981 Alpina B 10 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Alpina |
| Model | Lagonda | B 10 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2840 mm |
