1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 15 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 682 kg more than 1997 Alpina B 10.
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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 10. 2012 Nissan Armada 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. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 10 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B 10 | Armada |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3129 mm |
