1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 55 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 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (251 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Alpina | Plymouth |
Model | B 10 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 251 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1310 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |