2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 288 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B 10 | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
