2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1976 Alpine A 110
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 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 249 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 954 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110. 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 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alpina B 10 | 1976 Alpine A 110 | |
Make | Alpina | Alpine |
Model | B 10 | A 110 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1647 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 128 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 | 1746 kg | 792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2110 mm |