1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1989 Volvo 460
To start off, both 1989 Alpina B 10 and 1989 Volvo 460 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 199 kg more than 1989 Volvo 460.
Because 1989 Alpina B 10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Alpina B 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 460, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 460. (175 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpina B 10 | 1989 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B 10 | 460 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1056 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
