2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 1964 MG MGB
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 MG MGB would be higher. At 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1964 MG MGB. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1964 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1964 MG MGB. 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, 2003 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 1964 MG MGB | |
| Make | Alpina | MG |
| Model | B 10 | MGB |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 149 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 | 1740 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2320 mm |
