2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B 10. (491 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B 10 | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 537 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 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 | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |