2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2001 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden Berlina 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 138 more horse power than 2001 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2001 Holden Berlina. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 2001 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Alpina | Holden |
| Model | B 10 | Berlina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
