2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 208. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 614 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208. 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, 2002 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B 10 | 208 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4100 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 | 1746 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
