2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1989 Alpina B 10
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 461 kg more than 1989 Alpina B 10.
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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 1989 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Alpina |
Model | DB9 | B 10 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 705 Nm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1255 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |