1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 2003 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 911 weights approximately 125 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 2003 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B 10 | 911 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 370 Nm |
Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
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 | 1380 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |