1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 10 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen SP 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 278 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 802 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen SP. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Alpina | Volkswagen |
| Model | B 10 | SP |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
