1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 10 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1959 Rover P5. 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, 1998 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5. 1959 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1998 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1998 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Alpina | Rover |
| Model | B 10 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2820 mm |
