2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To start off, both 2002 Alpina B 10 and 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 130 more horse power than 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Alpina B 10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Alpina B 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (312 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue has automatic transmission and 2002 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2002 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue | |
| Make | Alpina | Oldsmobile |
| Model | B 10 | Intrigue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |
