2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Peugeot 405 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 221 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 405. (121 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (177 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Alpina | Peugeot |
| Model | B 10 | 405 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
