1991 Acura NSX vs. 1999 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1991 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1991 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1991 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Acura NSX | 1999 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | Acura | Alpina |
Model | NSX | B 10 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2976 cc | 4618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 342 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2840 mm |