1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 814 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alpina B 10. 2012 Nissan Armada 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. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alpina B 10 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 10 | Armada |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 2506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3129 mm |