1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1981 Fiat 131

To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 131 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 269 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131. 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 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.

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