2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1999 Chevrolet Venture
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Venture 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 159 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 Alpina B 10.
Because 2000 Alpina B 10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Alpina B 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1999 Chevrolet Venture | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B 10 | Venture |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2850 mm |
