1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1971 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 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 215 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 10 | 1971 Alpine A 110 | |
Make | Alpina | Alpine |
Model | B 10 | A 110 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 1606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2140 mm |