1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 944 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. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 90 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 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B 10 | 944 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 195 Nm |
Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 222 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 | 1255 kg | 1345 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |