2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 1978 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 2001 Alpina B 10 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Stanza 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 249 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza. 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 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 1978 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B 10 | Stanza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
