2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
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 Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (296 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro. 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, 1969 Holden Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro 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 | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Alpina | Holden |
| Model | B 10 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
