2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 4 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, 2001 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. 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 @ 3700 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B 10 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |
