1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (356 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1997 Alpina B 10. (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 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 245 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (400 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 10 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B 10 | 911 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 356 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2360 mm |