2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1986 Skoda L
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Skoda L 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 285 more horse power than 1986 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1986 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 861 kg more than 1986 Skoda L. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 1986 Skoda L | |
| Make | Alpina | Skoda |
| Model | B 10 | L |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
