2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1968 Honda S600
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 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S600 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 272 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1968 Honda S600. 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 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 1968 Honda S600 | |
Make | Alpina | Honda |
Model | B 10 | S600 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |