1998 Acura NSX vs. 1997 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 1 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 64 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1998 Acura NSX. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1997 Alpina B 10 | |
| Make | Acura | Alpina |
| Model | NSX | B 10 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4619 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3080 mm |
