2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 415 kg more than 2000 Alpina B 10.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B 10. (491 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Alpina | Cadillac |
| Model | B 10 | Calais |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3300 mm |
