1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 16 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), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 970 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (498 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 10. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 10 | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Alpina | Cadillac |
| Model | B 10 | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2947 mm |
