1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1984 Renault 5
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 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 5 would be higher. At 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1984 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1984 Renault 5. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Alpina | Renault |
| Model | B 10 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
