1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 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 44 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330. 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, 1997 Alpina B 10 (471 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 10 | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B 10 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2410 mm |
