1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1999 Audi S8
To start off, both 1999 Alpina B 10 and 1999 Audi S8 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 95 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1999 Alpina B 10.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8. 1999 Audi S8 has automatic transmission and 1999 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1999 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1999 Audi S8 | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B 10 | S8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 4170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2890 mm |
