1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 1990 Alpine A 610
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 10 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine A 610 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 94 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 1990 Alpine A 610 | |
| Make | Alpina | Alpine |
| Model | B 10 | A 610 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1414 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
