2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1989 Ferrari Mythos
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Mythos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Mythos would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mythos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (376 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mythos should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mythos.
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 @ 3700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mythos. (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mythos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1989 Ferrari Mythos | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B 10 | Mythos |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
