1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1991 Toyota Supra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Supra weights approximately 57 kg more than 1981 Alpina B 10.
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, 1981 Alpina B 10 (469 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpina B 10 | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B 10 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 202 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
