1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Quintet 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 264 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 756 kg more than 1984 Honda Quintet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Alpina | Honda |
| Model | B 10 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
