1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1993 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Venturi Coupe 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 145 more horse power than 1993 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1993 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1993 Venturi Coupe. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Venturi Coupe. (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1993 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Alpina | Venturi |
| Model | B 10 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
