2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M 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 4,619 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 107 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M.
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, 2012 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B 10. 2012 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B 10 | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | Alpina | Infiniti |
Model | B 10 | M |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2901 mm |