1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1978 Mazda 818
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 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 818 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. 1989 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818.
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 613 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpina B 10 | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Alpina | Mazda |
| Model | B 10 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2320 mm |
