1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 11 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 156 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 449 kg more than 1998 Alpina B 10.
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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B 10 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
