1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 2010 Audi S5
To start off, 2010 Audi S5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alpina B 10 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 10 more horse power than 2010 Audi S5. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi S5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S5 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1999 Alpina B 10.
Because 2010 Audi S5 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, 2010 Audi S5 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi S5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 2010 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B 10 | S5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2751 mm |
