2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 1968 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Newport. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 225 kg more than 2003 Alpina B 10.
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, 1968 Chrysler Newport (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 1968 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B 10 | Newport |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3160 mm |
