1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1977 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 325 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Avanti Avanti. 1977 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1989 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1989 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 1977 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Alpina | Avanti |
Model | B 10 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 442 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1580 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |