2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric 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 282 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (143 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B 10 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
