1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider
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 Ferrari 355 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Alpina B 10. (343 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1999 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
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) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (363 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B 10 | 355 Spider |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
