2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1966 Holden HD
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Holden HD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Holden HD would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1966 Holden HD. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden HD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1966 Holden HD. 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, 2002 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden HD. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden HD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 1966 Holden HD | |
| Make | Alpina | Holden |
| Model | B 10 | HD |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
