1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1971 Holden Torana
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 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana 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 263 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana. 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 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana. 1971 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1999 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1999 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1971 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Alpina | Holden |
| Model | B 10 | Torana |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
