1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1971 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 7,204 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler New Yorker. (272 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 320 kg more than 1997 Alpina B 10.
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, 1971 Chrysler New Yorker (520 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 1971 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 10 | 1971 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B 10 | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 7204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3160 mm |
