2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M 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, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti M. (335 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 45 kg more than 2002 Alpina B 10.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti M. (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti M. 2005 Infiniti M 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. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alpina B 10 | 2005 Infiniti M | |
Make | Alpina | Infiniti |
Model | B 10 | M |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |