1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 23 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1251 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Armada. (521 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Armada. 2012 Nissan Armada 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. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 10 | Armada |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 521 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2506 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |