1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1989 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1989 Alpina B 10 and 1989 Opel Omega were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 55 kg more than 1989 Opel Omega.
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 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Opel Omega. (151 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 1989 Opel Omega | |
Make | Alpina | Opel |
Model | B 10 | Omega |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 151 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1200 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |