1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 8 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. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 365 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B 10 | Supra |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 441 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |