1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 125 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (427 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpina B 10 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Alpina | Holden |
| Model | B 10 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1380 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
