2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1992 Volvo 850
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Volvo 850 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 172 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 850. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1992 Volvo 850. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 850. (221 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 1992 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B 10 | 850 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| 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 | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
