1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 13 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 43 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 105 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 10 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B 10 | 535 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 343 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2968 mm |