1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1998 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1998 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 188 kg more than 1998 Alpina B 10. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alpina B 10 | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Alpina | Maserati |
Model | B 10 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4243 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3070 mm |