1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 1981 Mazda 929
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 10 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 929 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 253 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 542 kg more than 1981 Mazda 929. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 1981 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Alpina | Mazda |
| Model | B 10 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
