1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (343 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 485 kg more than 1999 Alpina B 10.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B 10 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |
