2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1977 Volvo 265
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 265 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 194 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1977 Volvo 265. 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 265. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 265. 1977 Volvo 265 has automatic transmission and 2000 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2000 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 265 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1977 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B 10 | 265 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
