2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda N III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda N III 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 311 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Alpina B 10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Alpina B 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Alpina | Honda |
| Model | B 10 | N III |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |
