2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1979 Fiat Ritmo
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Ritmo 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 283 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Ritmo. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 876 kg more than 1979 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Alpina B 10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Alpina B 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Fiat Ritmo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Ritmo. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1979 Fiat Ritmo | |
| Make | Alpina | Fiat |
| Model | B 10 | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1049 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
