1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 10 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B 10 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |