2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX 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 52 more horse power than 1997 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX. 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 (491 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Alpina | Honda |
| Model | B 10 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |
