1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1993 Porsche 928
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 12 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 30 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 928. (408 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpina B 10 | 1993 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B 10 | 928 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 306 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 408 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |