1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (343 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 924. (174 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 561 kg more than 1980 Porsche 924. 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, 1999 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 924. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 10 | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B 10 | 924 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 343 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |