2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
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 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. (237 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 2003 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2003 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alpina B 10 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B 10 | 500 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2820 mm |