2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 1973 Fiat 128
To start off, 2001 Alpina B 10 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 128 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 279 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1973 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 1973 Fiat 128 | |
| Make | Alpina | Fiat |
| Model | B 10 | 128 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2230 mm |
