1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1989 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1997 Alpina B 10. (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1997 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1989 Dodge Viper.
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 Dodge Viper (610 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 10 | 1989 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B 10 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 7994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2450 mm |
