2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1957 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 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 293 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. 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 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 1957 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Alpina | Fiat |
Model | B 10 | 1100 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |