2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 1980 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 208 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 189 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 208. 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 1980 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B 10 | 208 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
