1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 2007 Honda Civic

To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 9 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 202 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 174 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Alpina B 10 2007 Honda Civic
Make Alpina Honda
Model B 10 Civic
Year Released 1998 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4619 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 342 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1692 kg 1518 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2710 mm


 

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