2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1978 Volvo 240
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 240 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 238 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 240. (104 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 240.
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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 240. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1978 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B 10 | 240 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
