2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward

To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 710 kg more than 2001 Alpina B 10.

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, both vehicles can yield 490 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 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. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Alpina B 10 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
Make Alpina Rolls-Royce
Model B 10 Park Ward
Year Released 2001 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4619 cc 5379 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 342 HP 322 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 490 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 3900 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 2450 kg
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3370 mm


 

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