2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1986 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Alpina | Mazda |
| Model | B 10 | 929 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
