2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 6 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 97 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (245 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2007 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B 10 | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B 10 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |