1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1992 BMW 318
To start off, 1992 BMW 318 is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 318 weights approximately 80 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 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 318. (180 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 1992 BMW 318 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B 10 | 318 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 180 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1335 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |