2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Belmont 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 213 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Alpina | Holden |
| Model | B 10 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
