2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 2005 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 5 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, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 239 kg more than 2000 Alpina B 10. 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) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte. (451 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 2005 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Alpina | Maserati |
| Model | B 10 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4227 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3070 mm |
