1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1997 Alpina B 10. (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR 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 130 kg more than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR 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 | 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B 10 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 501 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2560 mm |
