2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
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 Oldsmobile Delta 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (375 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 should accelerate faster than 2002 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 weights approximately 179 kg more than 2002 Alpina B 10. 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alpina B 10. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 has automatic transmission and 2002 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2002 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | |
| Make | Alpina | Oldsmobile |
| Model | B 10 | Delta 88 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 6965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3130 mm |
