2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 10 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2001 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 59 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B 10 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 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 | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2604 mm |
