2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder 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 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2002 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2002 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Alpina B 10. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Alpina | Maserati |
| Model | B 10 | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
