1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1997 Fiat Siena

To start off, both 1997 Alpina B 10 and 1997 Fiat Siena were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1997 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Alpina B 10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Alpina B 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Fiat Siena, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Alpina B 10 (471 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Siena. (200 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Siena.

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