2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 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 227 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Alpina | Morgan |
| Model | B 10 | 44 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
