1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 2013 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2013 Nissan Quest is newer by 14 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 87 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Quest. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Quest weights approximately 303 kg more than 1999 Alpina B 10.
Because 1999 Alpina B 10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Alpina B 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Quest.
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1999 Alpina B 10 | 2013 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 10 | Quest |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 343 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1854 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3000 mm |