1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 245 kg more than 1989 Alpina B 10.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpina B 10 | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
| Model | B 10 | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
