2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Renault 10 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 932 kg more than 1970 Renault 10. 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, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 605 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1970 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Alpina | Renault |
| Model | B5 | 10 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
