2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2001 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2001 Alpina B 10 and 2001 Saab 05-Sep 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 Saab 05-Sep. (173 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2001 Saab 05-Sep.
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 Saab 05-Sep, 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Saab 05-Sep. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Saab 05-Sep. 2001 Saab 05-Sep 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 Saab 05-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B 10 | 2001 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Alpina | Saab |
Model | B 10 | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |