1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 2007 BMW 130
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 18 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.
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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (427 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 2007 BMW 130 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B 10 | 130 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6650 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 427 Nm |
Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |