1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1999 BMW M28i
To start off, both 1999 Alpina B 10 and 1999 BMW M28i 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 92 more horse power than 1999 BMW M28i. (250 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW M28i. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW M28i 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) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW M28i. (355 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW M28i.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 10 | 1999 BMW M28i | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B 10 | M28i |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 355 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |