2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 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 95 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1974 Ferrari 308. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B 10 | 308 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
