1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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.
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1999 Alpina B 10 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B 10 | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 343 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |