1991 Alpina B vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Alpina B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Alpina B would be higher. At 5,646 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Alpina B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1991 Alpina B. (410 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1991 Alpina B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpina B weights approximately 381 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 1991 Alpina B (570 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1991 Alpina B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpina B | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 5646 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2649 mm |
