2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel 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 231 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 1981 Nissan Laurel 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. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B 10 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 10 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |