1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1956 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Alpina B 10 (471 Nm) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 10 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Alpina | Trabant |
| Model | B 10 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2390 mm |
