2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2001 Volvo Hatric
To start off, both 2001 Alpina B 10 and 2001 Volvo Hatric 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 134 more horse power than 2001 Volvo Hatric. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2001 Volvo Hatric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 239 kg more than 2001 Volvo Hatric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volvo Hatric. (280 Nm). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volvo Hatric. 2001 Volvo Hatric 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 Volvo Hatric will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 2001 Volvo Hatric | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B 10 | Hatric |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2442 cc |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1451 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
