2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 2002 Ariel Atom
To start off, 2002 Ariel Atom is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alpina B 10 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 233 more horse power than 2002 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 1230 kg more than 2002 Ariel Atom. 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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 2002 Ariel Atom | |
Make | Alpina | Ariel |
Model | B 10 | Atom |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |