2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 1982 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 2001 Alpina B 10 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1982 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1982 Dodge Mirada. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 1982 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B 10 | Mirada |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |
