2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 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 2 more horse power than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4. (340 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4. 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 (491 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4. (423 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B 10 | 365 GTC 4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
