1991 Alpina B vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1991 Alpina B is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,646 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Alpina B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpina B (410 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpina B should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpina B weights approximately 696 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Alpina B (570 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Alpina B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alpina B | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B | Capri |
Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 5646 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |