2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite 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 278 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 976 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. 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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin-Healey |
| Model | B 10 | Sprite |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2040 mm |
