2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 940. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 940 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 231 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 940. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 940. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 316 kg more than 1990 Volvo 940. 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) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (157 Nm). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B 10 | 940 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |
