1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1998 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 1998 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 9 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 485 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Bristol Blenheim. 1998 Bristol Blenheim 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. 1998 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 1998 Bristol Blenheim | |
Make | Alpina | Bristol |
Model | B 10 | Blenheim |
Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 351 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 500 Nm |
Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |