1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1989 Buick Estate
To start off, both 1989 Alpina B 10 and 1989 Buick Estate were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 630 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Estate. 1989 Buick Estate 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. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpina B 10 | 1989 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B 10 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1885 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
