2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2003 TVR Sagaris
To start off, 2003 TVR Sagaris is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Sagaris (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Sagaris should accelerate faster than 2001 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2003 TVR Sagaris.
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 @ 3700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 TVR Sagaris. (451 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 TVR Sagaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 2003 TVR Sagaris | |
| Make | Alpina | TVR |
| Model | B 10 | Sagaris |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
