1998 Honda Today vs. 2010 Alpina B7
To start off, 2010 Alpina B7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 643 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 2010 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2010 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Honda | Alpina |
| Model | Today | B7 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
