1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 49 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpina B 10 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Alpina | Lotus |
| Model | B 10 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1206 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
