1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1991 Volvo 245
To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (157 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 1991 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Alpina | Volvo |
Model | B 10 | 245 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 157 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |