1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 2011 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus is newer by 12 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, 2011 Hyundai Equus (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1999 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1999 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 345 kg more than 1999 Alpina B 10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Equus. (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Equus. 2011 Hyundai Equus 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. 2011 Hyundai Equus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 2011 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Alpina | Hyundai |
| Model | B 10 | Equus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5159 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3045 mm |
