2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda RX-7 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 104 more horse power than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 438 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-7. 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 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Alpina | Mazda |
| Model | B 10 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |
