1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 10 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 128 kg more than 1998 Alpina B 10. 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B 10 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
