2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 740 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 145 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (197 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B 10 | 740 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |
