2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2000 Alpina B 10 and 2000 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 104 more horse power than 2000 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2000 Honda S2000. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Alpina | Honda |
| Model | B 10 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 7500 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 | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
