2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (279 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 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, 2000 Alpina B 10 (491 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
Model | B 10 | 340 Mexico |
Year Released | 2000 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2600 mm |