1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1999 BMW 330
To start off, both 1999 Alpina B 10 and 1999 BMW 330 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 157 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1999 Alpina B 10.
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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 330. (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 330. 1999 BMW 330 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 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1999 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B 10 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
