2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 2001 Alpina B 10 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500. 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, 2001 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B 10 | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
Make | Alpina | Singer |
Model | B 10 | SM 1500 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2320 mm |