2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue

To start off, both 2001 Alpina B 10 and 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue 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 130 more horse power than 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. 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, 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (311 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue 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 Oldsmobile Intrigue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Alpina B 10 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Make Alpina Oldsmobile
Model B 10 Intrigue
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4619 cc 3455 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 342 HP 212 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 311 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2780 mm


 

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