2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1956 Daimler DK
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK 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 174 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 342 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 (491 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daimler DK. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daimler DK.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 1956 Daimler DK | |
Make | Alpina | Daimler |
Model | B 10 | DK |
Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4617 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3310 mm |