2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2005 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2005 Ferrari F430 is newer by 3 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, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2002 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2002 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Ferrari F430.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 2005 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B 10 | F430 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
