1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1965 Avanti Avanti. (254 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1965 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 10. 1965 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1997 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1997 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 10 | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Alpina | Avanti |
| Model | B 10 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2780 mm |
