1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alpina B 10 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 433 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca.
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 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 2000 Volkswagen Fusca | |
Make | Alpina | Volkswagen |
Model | B 10 | Fusca |
Year Released | 1989 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 105 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 822 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |