1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 14 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1997 Alpina B 10. (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1997 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 10 kg more than 1997 Alpina B 10. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 10 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
Model | B 10 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 469 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 | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2604 mm |