1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (343 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1954 Buick 40. 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, 1999 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B 10 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3110 mm |
