2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1999 Honda City

To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City 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 248 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1999 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 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 2000 Alpina B 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda City, 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, 2000 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Alpina B 10 1999 Honda City
Make Alpina Honda
Model B 10 City
Year Released 2000 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4619 cc 1342 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 342 HP 94 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 121 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 4700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2510 mm