1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 500 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1989 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1989 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Alpina | Oldsmobile |
Model | B 10 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 278 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1755 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |