2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 10 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 197 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Alpina | Subaru |
| Model | B 10 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2616 mm |
