1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari 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 4,618 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 273 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 230 kg more than 1999 Alpina B 10.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Alpina | Tata |
| Model | B 10 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
