1996 AC Cobra vs. 1989 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1996 AC Cobra is newer by 7 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 229 kg more than 1996 AC Cobra.
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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 AC Cobra. (579 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 1989 Alpina B 10 | |
| Make | AC | Alpina |
| Model | Cobra | B 10 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1255 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
