2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, both 2001 Alpina B 10 and 2001 Nissan HyperMini 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
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 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. 2001 Nissan HyperMini 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 Nissan HyperMini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B 10 | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 10 | HyperMini |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 2670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1900 mm |