2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2001 Alpina B 10 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2001 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2001 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 592 kg more than 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B 10 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 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 | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
