1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 10 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 133 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra. 1979 Buick Electra 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. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B 10 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
