2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1988 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Fiero 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 199 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (143 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. 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, 2000 Alpina B 10 (491 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. 1988 Pontiac Fiero has automatic transmission and 2000 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2000 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1988 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Alpina | Pontiac |
| Model | B 10 | Fiero |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2380 mm |
