1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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 4,618 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 194 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 132 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 10 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Alpina | Subaru |
Model | B 10 | Legacy |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |