2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 1961 Innocenti 950
To start off, 2001 Alpina B 10 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. 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, 2001 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 1961 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Alpina | Innocenti |
| Model | B 10 | 950 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2040 mm |
