2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2001 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2001 Alpina B 10 and 2001 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 169 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Ram weights approximately 380 kg more than 2001 Alpina B 10.
Because 2001 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Ram 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, 2001 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B 10 | 2001 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Alpina | Dodge |
Model | B 10 | Ram |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2790 mm |