1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1976 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (470 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 10 | 1976 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B 10 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5209 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2830 mm |
