2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 8 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 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 460 kg more than 2008 Ascari A10.
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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 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 | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Alpina | Ascari |
Model | B 10 | A10 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 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 | 1740 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2636 mm |