2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1988 Bitter Type III
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Bitter Type III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Bitter Type III would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 446 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III. 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, 2002 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Bitter Type III.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 1988 Bitter Type III | |
| Make | Alpina | Bitter |
| Model | B 10 | Type III |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2390 mm |
