2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8
To start off, both 2001 Alpina B 10 and 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 (353 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Alpina B 10. (342 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8.
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, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 (536 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm). This means 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B 10. 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 has automatic transmission and 2001 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2001 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B 10 | Hemi Super 8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 353 HP |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2990 mm |
