2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1988 TVR S2
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 TVR S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 TVR S2 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1988 TVR S2. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1988 TVR S2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1988 TVR S2. 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, 2000 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 TVR S2. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 TVR S2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1988 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Alpina | TVR |
| Model | B 10 | S2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
