1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 2007 BMW 120
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alpina B 10 would be higher. 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 192 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Alpina B 10 (471 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1997 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1997 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 10 | 2007 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B 10 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |
