1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1973 Holden Monaro

To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden Monaro 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 224 more horse power than 1973 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 356 kg more than 1973 Holden Monaro. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden Monaro.

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