1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1986 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Leopard 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 150 kg more than 1986 Nissan Leopard.
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 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpina B 10 | 1986 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B 10 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1105 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
