1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster 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. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster. 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, 1997 Alpina B 10 (471 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 10 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Alpina | Tesla |
Model | B 10 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2352 mm |