1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 1970 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 10 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 902 kg more than 1970 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 1970 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Alpina | Mazda |
| Model | B 10 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2200 mm |
