1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 130 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.
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1997 Alpina B 10 | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
Model | B 10 | 400 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2710 mm |