1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1978 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lamborghini Countach. (387 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpina B 10 | 1978 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Alpina | Lamborghini |
| Model | B 10 | Countach |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 284 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
