2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2003 Lancia Thesis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alpina B 10 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 194 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 44 kg more than 2002 Alpina B 10.
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, 2003 Lancia Thesis, 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Alpina | Lancia |
| Model | B 10 | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
