1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 13 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1997 Alpina B 10. (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 215 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B 10 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 539 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 | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2649 mm |
