1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 145 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta. (426 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
Make | Alpina | De Tomaso |
Model | B 10 | Mangusta |
Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 321 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 426 Nm |
Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1400 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |