1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 2004 Honda NSX
To start off, 2004 Honda NSX is newer by 6 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 93 more horse power than 2004 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 262 kg more than 2004 Honda NSX. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda NSX. 2004 Honda NSX 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. 2004 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alpina B 10 | 2004 Honda NSX | |
Make | Alpina | Honda |
Model | B 10 | NSX |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |