1999 AC Aceca vs. 1999 Alpina B 10

To start off, both 1999 AC Aceca and 1999 Alpina B 10 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Alpina B 10. (343 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1999 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca.

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, 1999 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca.

Compare all specifications:

1999 AC Aceca 1999 Alpina B 10
Make AC Alpina
Model Aceca B 10
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3506 cc 4619 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 346 HP 343 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 490 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2840 mm


 

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