2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
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 Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny 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 289 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B 10 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
