1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 1999 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1999 Westfield ZEI is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Alpina B 10 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 213 more horse power than 1999 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1999 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 972 kg more than 1999 Westfield ZEI. 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 1999 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Alpina | Westfield |
| Model | B 10 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
