1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (323 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 973 kg more than 1997 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, 2010 GMC Savana (505 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 10. 2010 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1997 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1997 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 10 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Alpina | GMC |
| Model | B 10 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3429 mm |
