1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
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 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 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 300 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1400. 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 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Alpina | Fiat |
| Model | B 10 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
