2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 2002 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2002 Dodge Viper 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 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2002 Dodge Viper.
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, 2002 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B 10. (491 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 2002 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B 10 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 8275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 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 | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
