1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1992 Porsche 965
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 965 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 25 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 965. (317 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1992 Porsche 965. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 965. (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 965.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1992 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Alpina | Porsche |
| Model | B 10 | 965 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
