1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 15 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, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1998 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1998 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 238 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alpina B 10. 2013 BMW M6 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. 2013 BMW M6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B 10 | M6 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2851 mm |
