2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 8 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (301 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 451 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, 2001 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express. 2009 Chevrolet Express 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. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B 10 | Express |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3440 mm |
