1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 7 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 5,733 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 595 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. (447 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. 1996 Chevrolet Impala 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. 1996 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 1996 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B 10 | Impala |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 447 Nm |
Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |