2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 11 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), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 617 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram. 2012 Dodge Ram 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. 2012 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B 10 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3569 mm |
