2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2000 Renault Clio
To start off, 2001 Alpina B 10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Clio would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2000 Renault Clio. (171 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 685 kg more than 2000 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Alpina B 10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Alpina B 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Renault Clio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Clio. (200 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 2000 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Alpina | Renault |
| Model | B 10 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |
