2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 1976 BMW 630
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 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 160 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 289 kg more than 1976 BMW 630. 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 1976 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B 10 | 630 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
