1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, both 1998 Alpina B 10 and 1998 Toyota Caldina were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 87 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina. 1998 Toyota Caldina 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. 1998 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B 10 | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
