2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 243 kg more than 2000 Alpina B 10.
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 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 2000 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2000 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1954 Buick 70 | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B 10 | 70 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1983 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3230 mm |
