2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1970 Simca 1301
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1301 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 291 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1970 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1970 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Alpina | Simca |
| Model | B 10 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
