1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1998 BMW 325
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 325 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 173 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1998 BMW 325. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1998 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B 10 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3950 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
