1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 14 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, 2012 Infiniti G37 (348 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1998 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G37.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Alpina | Infiniti |
| Model | B 10 | G37 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 348 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1686 kg |
