2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 2001 Alpina B 10 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 131 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 271 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131. 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Alpina | Fiat |
| Model | B 10 | 131 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
